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Navy Federal Credit Union
Edwin
K.
Wright

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    June 1950 – May 1952
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 54 (May 29, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Edwin K. Wright, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in Korea from June 1950 to May 1952.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 36 (1950)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Major General Edwin K. Wright, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in Korea.